Apple Bulgur Salad

Health Highlights

Ingredients

2 cup	Vegetable stock/broth, low sodium
1 cup	Bulgur, dry
2 tbsp	Lemon juice
2 tbsp	Apple cider
2 tbsp	Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
2 tbsp	Water
2 tsp	Granulated sugar
1 dash	Oregano, dried
1 medium	Red Apple (finely chopped)
1/2 cup diced	Celery (finely chopped or sweet peas)
4 cup	Parsley, fresh (finely chopped)
1/4 cup hulled	Sunflower seeds (or seed/nut of choice; toasted)

In a medium-sized pot, bring chicken broth to a boil, then remove from heat.
Place bulgur in a heatproof bowl and pour the boiling chicken broth over the dry bulgur. Set aside for 15 minutes. Drain and press out as much liquid as possible.
To make the dressing, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, water, sugar, and oregano in a small bowl, mason jar, or glass measuring cup.
Gently mix the finely chopped apple, celery, and parsley with the bulgur.
Drizzle with dressing and garnish with sunflower seeds.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Highlight:

Bulgur is rich in fibre, which aids in digestion and gut health!

Calories 198

Calories from fat 80

Calories from saturated fat 10.8

Total Fat 8.9 g

Saturated Fat 1.2 g

Trans Fat 0.0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6 g

Monounsaturated Fat 7.6 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 48 mg

Potassium 412 mg

Total Carbohydrate 27.7 g

Dietary Fiber 7.0 g

Sugars 5.5 g

Protein 5.3 g